When searching for the most effective stress relief methods, we're always brought back to breath work... but why do breathing exercises prove so effective in reducing stress?
So, according to Dr. Elissa Epel, the way we breathe (consciously or not) actually has a huge impact on the regulation of our nervous system!
Let's take a look at some of the most effective breathing techniques for stress relief.
1) The 4-7-8 Technique:
2) Box Breathing:
3) Alternate Nostril Breathing:
Here is a super helpful video from Mayuri Bhandari, a professional authentic Yoga Instructor, on Alternate Nostril Breathing:
4) Diaphragmatic Breathing:
Let's follow along with Dr. Mae Hughes, a Physical Therapist, with her super helpful tutorial on how to practice Diaphragmatic Breathing.
We’re now super equipped with tons of breathing exercises to keep ourselves stress-free and healthy moving forward!
Tomorrow we'll find out if supplements can provide the same kind of calming effects that breathing does...what do you think?
